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WEMJ Radio Show Is Pulled, And John Sununu Is Asked To "Break His Silence"

(Thanks Jim - you beat me to it!  And where in the world is John H. Sununu?  You would think that a person in a parallel position to Ray would be the first one to denounce the remarks, especially as it would set the tone for the state GOP. - promoted ...

From REP. JIM SPLAINE, Blue Hampshire,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  John H. Sununu (politician),  Paul Hodes,  White House,  U.S. Democratic Party

Preserving Marriage Equality In New Hampshire: We Can Do This

(By now we know the sad outcome in Maine, but the message for New Hampshire remains - promoted by Laura Clawson) It's about 12:30 AM, the morning after Election Day, and I feel rather, well -- not great.  At this point, the vote in Maine on Question ...

From REP. JIM SPLAINE, Blue Hampshire,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  Molly Ivins,  U.S. Senate,  John Lynch,  Joe Lieberman

PLEASE Make At Least One Call Monday-Tuesday For Our Friends In Maine

(And here's a site that can set you up for making phone calls, good neighbors. - promoted by Dean Barker) Please make calls Monday and Tuesday to Maine.  OR, at send E-Mails to anyone you know. Like many people, including from New Hampshire, I spent ...

From REP. JIM SPLAINE, Blue Hampshire,  1 Nov 2009

Related Topics: John Baldacci,  John Lynch

John Kacavas: A Timely, Courageous Decision On Medical Marijuana

( - promoted by Dean Barker) It's great timing, and courageous leadership, that United States Attorney John Kacavas has said that his office won't prosecute people who are using small amounts of marijuana for medical purposes.  He referred to the ...

From REP. JIM SPLAINE, Blue Hampshire,  20 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Eric Holder,  U.S. Senate,  John Lynch

Same-Gender Marriage Licenses Now Available At Town And City Halls!

Under House Bill 436, all of the same rights, obligations, and responsibilities of marriage under our state law which are granted to married couples will under the marriage equality law be given to gay and lesbian couples.  However, federal marriage ...

From REP. JIM SPLAINE, Blue Hampshire,  5 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Jeanne Shaheen,  Carol Shea-Porter,  Paul Hodes,  John Lynch

Welcome To The 21st Century: The "Guns-Strapped-On-Hips Is Legal" Policy

( - promoted by Dean Barker) Concord police earlier this week arrested three New Hampshire teenagers who went into the Walmart store in that city and threatened an employee with a handgun.   The story goes that an 18 year old showed a gun as they ...

From REP. JIM SPLAINE, Blue Hampshire,  14 Aug 2009

Related Topics: Wal-Mart

Get Out Of Afghanistan -- It Makes No Sense

(I'm not endorsing (or opposing) this view by front-paging it; but it's a good topic for discussion. - promoted by Dean Barker) It's Obama's War. It is.  That's the way it's going to go down in history if we don't get out soon.   I know my fellow ...

From REP. JIM SPLAINE, Blue Hampshire,  2 Aug 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Lyndon B. Johnson,  Hillary Rodham Clinton,  Al-Qaeda

Our Gay And Lesbian Friends In Maine Need Our Help This November

(There's no question but that Maine's passage of marriage equality gave us some needed momentum in New Hampshire.  Anything we can do to be a good neighbor is welcome. - promoted by Dean Barker) Our friends in the State of Maine who support marriage ...

From REP. JIM SPLAINE, Blue Hampshire,  16 Jul 2009

Related Topics: Knights of Columbus

An Idea To Reduce Insurance Lobby Money In Politics: "Democrats Who Say 'No Thanks.'"

My friend Ray Buckley and I have been having a rather spirited  (it happens) discussion in another thread about the insurance industry, and -- in general -- political contributions.  I should start by saying that I appreciate all of our Democratic ...

From REP. JIM SPLAINE, Blue Hampshire,  11 Jun 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Senate,  U.S. Democratic Party

Part Two: More New Hampshire Heroes Of Equality

In the late Spring of 2006, with an election coming up, Dana and I were leaning up against the windows of the House Chamber, watching a debate on some now-forgetten issue.  At that time, the Republicans ruled, but an election that would change things ...

From REP. JIM SPLAINE, Blue Hampshire,  6 Jun 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party,  John Lynch,  Senate Judiciary Committee,  Terie Norelli

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